Open role
National Director of Experience
This is a remote position.
Are you passionate about travel and being a part of a growing and emerging new group travel technology? Does it excite you to have the freedom to work remotely, have career growth, and be a part of a company who promotes professional creativity?Do you have a history in event planning, hospitality and hotel/venue contract management? Formal Builder is looking for people like you to join our growing team as our new National Director of Experience.
Formal Builder is the #1 College Greek travel site in the country, since 2010 we have traveled over 150,000 undergraduate Greeks by offering unmatched service for Fraternities and Sororities across the country. Our highly trained team of travel consultants sell customizable group packages to the most desirable destinations across North America and ensure that College Greeks have the smoothest and most unforgettable experiences possible.
As the National Director of Experience, you will be responsible for the following:
Identify and manage vendor partnership opportunities including Hotels, Vacation Rentals, Cabins, and Venues
Vendor Net rate contractual negotiations
Manage current and future client relationships
Build customer relationships through frequent communication to determine their needs during the planning process
Review and approve proposals, contracts, and invoices
Requirements
3+ year of event planning experience
Hospitality revenue management experience
Hospitality contractual net rate long term agreement/partnership experience
Proven ability to sign dozens of group contracts in any given month
Manage hotel and vendor relations
Experience with wholesalers like Hotel Beds
Creative problem solver
Computer and Internet-savvy.
CMP preferred but not required
Citizen / Permanent Resident of the United States or Canada
Benefits
- Remote / Work From Home
- Paid Time Off & Sick Days
- Discounted / Free Personal Travel
- Medical Insurance
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